Capítulo 1224: Chapter 1224: Retribution
“I want to see Bai Jingshan!”
Bai Wei stood at the reception desk in the lobby of the Bai Group’s first floor.
Her mood was a mix of emotions.
Did she ever need to wait here before?
Back then, no one would dare to stop her; who would offend the eldest Miss of the Bai Family.
Indeed, some habits are frightening.
The receptionist was new and didn’t recognize Bai Wei, “Hello, who are you? Do you have an appointment with Mr. Bai? If you don’t have an appointment, Mr. Bai might not have time to see you.” Is their CEO someone anyone can meet just like that?
Bai Wei was furious.
“Call Bai Jingshan’s secretary and ask. It’s not your decision whether I’m seen.”
This was not the time to lose her temper; her goal wasn’t to argue with these people.
Anywhere you go, there are people who look down on others.
She wasn’t part of Bai Group now; offending people could worsen her impression in front of Bai Jingshan.
Thinking about Cheng Si’s words, Bai Wei realized for the first time that Bai Jingshan was no longer the kind, fatherly figure in her mind. He was now a tough, iron-handed CEO who could ruin someone at any moment. In business, his relentless methods were simply never used against Cheng Si because he deemed them unnecessary.
But now Cheng Si had touched Bai Jingshan’s weak spot by daring to harm Bai Xiao, a result of fury that made it clear she couldn’t resist Bai Jingshan.
Besides, if Bai Jingshan were her father, who would dare do anything to her? Bai Jingshan would surely deal with that person seriously.
The receptionist glanced at Bai Wei and could tell that her bearing was noble, not someone average.
She likely wasn’t here to cause trouble for Mr. Bai.
She made the call anyway.
Secretary Li came down shortly afterward.
“Miss Bai, please, the chairman is waiting for you in the office.”
People of their status don’t easily let their emotions show on their face.
Bai Wei couldn’t tell what Bai Jingshan felt about her now.
She went upstairs into Bai Jingshan’s office and sat silently before him.
The two faced each other in silence.
Bai Wei felt the familiar father before her had become a stranger.
A sigh welled up within her.
“Bai Wei, are you here for your mother?”
Bai Jingshan had anticipated Bai Wei’s visit; although Bai Wei wasn’t his biological daughter, he understood her at least to some degree.
This child didn’t have problematic character; she just always felt he owed her, so she was somewhat arrogant, but in truth, she wasn’t bad.
This time, Bai Wei truly had nothing to do with the matter; everything proved Bai Wei knew nothing.
Bai Jingshan found solace only in this fact, given that he raised this child.
To say there was no emotion would be false.
Even raising a cat or dog would foster feelings.
Especially for a person.
“Dad… Mr. Bai!”
Bai Wei bit her lip. She was used to calling him “Dad” for decades, and suddenly it felt different, as if they were no longer related.
“Mr. Bai, my mother was wrong. She knows that now. I know she shouldn’t have gone against Bai Xiao. Even though she committed a grave mistake, the one person she never failed is me. I can’t watch her die.”
Bai Wei silently knelt before Bai Jingshan.
“Mr. Bai, I know I have no position to speak these words nor the right to utter them. But I beg you, spare her. I promise to take her away and never let her appear before you or Bai Xiao again.”
It’s the only thing she can do, hoping Bai Jingshan might still be compassionate.
Bai Jingshan looked at Bai Wei, his gaze making her uneasy.
“Stand up, Bai Wei!”
With a sigh.
Bai Wei shook her head, “No, Mr. Bai, I won’t stand until you agree.”
She’s out of options.
Bai Jingshan stood up, “I raised you for so many years, and you learned to bow down to others? Did you learn nothing from me over the years?
Bai Wei, you disappoint me greatly!”
Bai Wei stood awkwardly, unsure where to place her hands and feet.
Did he agree or not?
“Bai Wei, go home. There’s no room for discussion in this matter. Your mother crossed my line; you should know Bai Xiao is my only daughter. She wants Bai Xiao dead, which is like gouging my heart. You probably don’t know your mother sent people against Bai Xiao more than once.”
“Initially, the car accident didn’t kill her, and then directly poisoning her. If I keep such a woman, she will become more reckless. The ones harmed then would be Bai Xiao.
I won’t let Bai Xiao be in danger. Never.”
Bai Wei felt bittersweet! Yes, Bai Xiao had a good father, one who would spare no effort for her, who even collaborated with others to take down the Cheng Family to eliminate threats.
“Mr. Bai, can’t you let my mom go just once, as long as she doesn’t die, it’s better even a life of misery than death. I beg you.”
Apart from pleading, Bai Wei could do nothing.
A feeling of powerlessness.
“Go now and work well. I bought you a property; though it’s just a two-bedroom apartment, it’s yours. I’ve informed your boss. Not to give you any preference but because at least you bear my name as Bai Jingshan’s daughter.
Live well; there’s no obstacle you can’t overcome.”
Bai Wei’s eyes warmed.
Such things, before, she would have found stingy. Were these even worth showing?
But knowing she wasn’t Bai Jingshan’s daughter, Bai Wei suddenly understood that Bai Jingshan had loved her, hoped for her like a father with his own child.
Such is life’s unpredictability.
“I’m sorry! Truly sorry.”
A pale, futile apology.
Bai Wei closed the door, tears streaming suddenly.
“Cheng Si won’t die, but she will spend her life in prison. Don’t worry about it.”
These were Bai Jingshan’s words before closing the door, a kind of explanation to her.
A twinge of pain in her heart.
Bai Jingshan was truly an esteemed father, and Bai Jingshan was indeed a genuine person.
Honest, upright, with a clear conscience.
Bai Wei left Bai Group.
A week later, Cheng Si’s death sentence was changed to life imprisonment.
Cheng Si was over fifty now and would die in Ma Country’s prison.
She requested to see Bai Wei, and indeed, Bai Wei came to see her.
She still hoped her daughter might beg Bai Jingshan again for medical parole, sparing her from prison.
Bai Wei firmly refused.
Bai Wei’s exact words were, everyone must bear the consequences of their actions.
Cheng Si was furious, spewing vile insults at Bai Wei as she left, finally chilling her heart.
This was her biological mother.
For the rest of her life, Bai Wei never visited Cheng Si again, and ten years later, Cheng Si died of cancer in prison.
Sheng Muyuan was sent to the police bureau, sentenced to life imprisonment.
Shortly after the sentencing, his wife and son went to the prison to inform him they were cutting ties and divorcing.
For the sake of an illegitimate daughter outside, having ruined the Sheng Family, his wife and son would never forgive him.